WATCH: Lylloo Calls on Jessy Matador for Echo
Summer is long gone, we’ve pulled out our winter coats and we’re still freezing. In an effort to turn up the heat we’re turning back time to October and listening…
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Eurovision 2014: It’s Destan, Joanna or Twin Twin for France!
Ooo la la! France 3 has announced that Destan, Joanna Lagrave or Twin Twin will represent France at Eurovision 2014! The three artists will battle it out on January 26.
France: Natasha St-Pier To Host National Selection on January 26
Oo la la! After slowly falling down the Eurovision table in recent years, France Television is upping its game and will stage a national selection contest for Eurovision 2014. Natasha…
France’s Rising Stars: Will Zaz, Tal or Shy’m Sing at Eurovision 2014?
A source close to the French delegation for Eurovision 2014 has revealed to wiwibloggs.com that France 3 has drafted a list of three candidates for Copenhagen. The three lucky ladies…
France: Sébastien Tellier releases ‘L’amour naissant’
I know I’m in the minority when I say that I rooted and voted for Sébastien Tellier’s song “Divine” back in 2008. So I was very excited to find out…
Busted: Amaury Vassili Arrested for Drug Use and Possession
Tenor Amaury Vassili, who represented France at Eurovision in 2011 with “Sognu”, was placed under police arrest for use and possession of cannabis last night, according to French cable news…
France: Amaury Vassili, Anggun and Amandine Bourgeois Top the Charts
It’s been a good week for all of France’s Eurovision artists, as 2011’s Amaury Vassili, 2012’s Anggun and 2013’s Amandine Bourgeois are all currently topping the French album charts as…
WATCH: Anggun Performs On X Factor “Around the World”
Earlier tonight X Factor fans in Indonesia had the chance to watch “X Factor Around the World”—a special production that brought together X Factor winners and runners-up from the U.S.,…
Anggun to Judge X-Factor “Around the World”
Anggun Cipta — a staple of Paris fashion shows and our favourite Asian singer at Eurovision 2012 — has gone global. And we’re not just talking about her illustrious solo…
Country Profile: France at Eurovision
If this were the Eurovision Baking Contest, French patisserie would have obliterated all the competition and we’d have been to Paris a hell of a lot more often. Sadly it…
Does Jessy Matador’s ‘Dansa Pausa’ Make You Move?
Jessy Matador—the Frenchman who dropped Congolese rhythms at ESC 2010—is completely authentic. Or should we say Authentik? He has just released an album by that name, along with a hot new…
Poll Results: Marco Mengoni is Your Favourite BIG Six Contestant
In recent years the Big 5—those countries with deep pockets who automatically qualify for the final—have really brought it. From Germany’s Lena to Italy’s Raphael Gualazzi, the Big 5 is…
Poll: Which Big 6 Country Is Your Favourite?
In recent years the Big 5—those countries with deep pockets who automatically qualify for the final—have really brought it. From Germany’s Lena to Spain’s Pastora Soler, the Big 5 is…
From Pantene to Oral B, What Anggun Did Next
If there is one thing Anggun has taught us, it’s that winning isn’t everything. Undeterred by her 22nd position in Baku last year, Anggun has been on a roll! She embarked…
Wiwi Jury: France’s Amandine Bourgeois with “L’enfer et moi”
Earlier this week the Wiwi Jury—our in-house panel of music un-professionals—caught the Eurostar to Paris to review Amandine Bourgeois’ “L’enfer et moi”. Did the experience leave us feeling like we…
France: Amandine Bourgeois Sings Live
You guys haven’t been very enthusiastic about Amandine Bourgois—France’s Eurovision singer—or her song “L’enfer et moi”. Wiwi is wondering if this live performance from Frenh television will get your Amandine…
Discuss: Will France’s Amandine Bourgeois Rock On at Eurovision?
The French press have described Amandine Bourgeous as a rocker, and now I understand why. Her song “L’enfer et moi”, which you can now listen to on Spotify, goes heavy…
Amandine Bourgeois to Chanter for France
Amandine Bourgeois, 33, will represent France at Eurovision 2013 in Malmö. Le Parisien broke the news this afternoon.